Ben-Gvir Presses Former AG Mandelblit on Netanyahu Trial
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to answer questions about the investigation and indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ben-Gvir questioned the timing of the indictment, Mandelblit's relationship with former State Attorney Shai Nitzan, and alleged "criminal extortion tactics" used against state witnesses. He accused prosecutors of blocking inquiries into investigators' conduct and conflicts of interest. Ben-Gvir called on Mandelblit to reveal the "whole truth" about the "terrible injustice" he believes was done.
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- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded answers from former AG Avichai Mandelblit regarding Netanyahu's trial.
- Ben-Gvir questioned the timing of the indictment and alleged "criminal extortion tactics" used in the investigation.
- The minister asked if Mandelblit's relationship with Shai Nitzan influenced his decisions.
- Ben-Gvir accused prosecutors of preventing checks on investigators' conduct and conflicts of interest.
- He urged Mandelblit to reveal the "whole truth" about the "terrible injustice" caused.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir sent a sharp message to former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Sunday, ahead of Mandelblit's testimony as a defense witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial. Ben-Gvir demanded that Mandelblit answer questions regarding the investigation's conduct and the decision to indict Netanyahu.
"You have a golden opportunity to answer questions that the people of Israel very much want to know the answers to," Ben-Gvir wrote. He specifically attacked the timing of the indictment, which he claimed was filed close to an election before the investigation was complete and required further inquiries.
Ben-Gvir also raised questions about Mandelblit's relationship with former State Attorney Shai Nitzan. Referencing a statement attributed to Mandelblit that Nitzan "had him by the throat," Ben-Gvir asked if this influenced Mandelblit's decisions in Netanyahu's cases, suggesting potential coercion.
The minister also focused on the investigators' actions, questioning whether Mandelblit approved "criminal extortion tactics" used against state witnesses and when he became aware of them. He further demanded to know when Mandelblit learned of investigations opened without proper legal authorization.
Ben-Gvir accused the State Prosecutor's Office of preventing examination of information regarding offenses and conflicts of interest among investigators. He also questioned the continuation of the bribery charge against Netanyahu, despite judicial opinions he referenced in his appeal. Ben-Gvir concluded by urging Mandelblit to reveal the "whole truth" if he possessed "a shred of decency," citing the "terrible injustice" caused to the Prime Minister, his family, the right-wing camp, and the State of Israel.
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